About Saint James the Less Church
Saint James the Less Church is a Catholic parish located at 3227 WEST CLEARFIELD STREET, Philadelphia, PA, 19132. The Saint James the Less Church parish office answers at +12152295767.
Patron saint of Saint James the Less Church
James the Greater, Apostle
Feast day: Jul 25
Other parishes named after Saint James the Less
5 other churches named in honor of Saint James the Less are indexed in Churches List. The most-reviewed of those appear below.
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Catholic · Corinth, MS
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Episcopal · Scarsdale, NY
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Episcopal · Jamaica, NY
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Catholic · Highland, IN
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Episcopal · Northfield, IL
Saint James the Less Episcopal Church
Where is Saint James the Less Church located?
Saint James the Less Church is located at 3227 WEST CLEARFIELD STREET, Philadelphia, PA, 19132. The building sits at coordinates 40.00406, -75.18251, placing it in Philadelphia, PA 19132.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
The neighborhood around Saint James the Less Church
The ZIP code 19132 area around Saint James the Less Church is home to 32,371 residents with a median household income of $28,287 and a median age of 38.7 years, according to the US Census Bureau's 2022 American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 five-year estimates.
What to expect at a service at Saint James the Less Church
Roman Catholic parishes follow a structured liturgy called the Mass, celebrated worldwide in the same order.
- Mass lasts about an hour and includes Scripture readings, a homily, hymns, and Holy Communion.
- Visitors are welcome. Only baptized Catholics in good standing receive Communion; others come forward with arms crossed for a blessing.
- Dress is modest but not formal — business casual is typical for Sunday Mass.
Generalized notes for first-time visitors. Individual parishes vary — when in doubt, ask a greeter at the door.
Saint James the Less Church on the National Register of Historic Places
Saint James the Less Church is listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places under reference 74001801, added to the Register on 1974-11-20.
Read the official NPS nomination for Saint James the Less Church →
Questions and answers about Saint James the Less Church
- What denomination is Saint James the Less Church?
- This parish is part of the Catholic tradition.
- Where is Saint James the Less Church located?
- The parish is located at 3227 WEST CLEARFIELD STREET, Philadelphia, PA, 19132.
- Is Saint James the Less Church on the National Register of Historic Places?
- Yes — NRHP reference 74001801, added 1974-11-20.
- Who is the patron saint of Saint James the Less Church?
- Saint James the Less (James the Greater, Apostle). Feast day: Jul 25.
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